orange chicken

How To Make orange chicken

• Step 1
  Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
• Step 2
  In a medium bowl stir together egg, salt, pepper, and 1 T oil. Mix well and set aside.
• Step 3
  In another medium bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 c cornstarch. Set aside.
• Step 4
  Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture to coat.
• Step 5
  The dredge them in the flour mixture to coat.
• Step 6
  Heat 2 c. oil in wok until hot.
• Step 7
  Cook the chicken in batches so you don't crowd it. Fry for 3-4 minutes until done and a light golden brown.
• Step 8
  Drain chicken on a plate lined with paper towels.
• Step 9
  Clean wok and heat on high.Add 1 T oil.
• Step 10
  Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant .10-20 seconds.
• Step 11
  Add red pepper flakes., onion powder, rice wine. Stir to mix.
• Step 12
  Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, orange juice and orange zest. Stir to mix well.
• Step 13
  Bring it to a boil.
• Step 14
  Add the cooked chicken and stir to mix well.
• Step 15
  Mix together 1 T cornstarch and 1/4 cup water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add to the chicken.
• Step 16
  Heat and simmer until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
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